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Old 10th May 2021, 12:32 pm   #1
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Default Unknown items. Value?

Hi.

I have two radio (looking) items, first I would like to know what they are and secondly what are they worth.

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Old 10th May 2021, 2:06 pm   #2
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It's a variable capacitor in a nice-looking box. Translating the label gives 290pF to 690pF

It's not something that's really needed, more of an ornament now. It doesn't have a renowned maker's name on it like Sullivan or General Radio, so it's not a high precision one.

I've seen people pick this sort of thing up for a few quid at radio rallies - Like the main Scottish annual one that happens (in normal years) in the big shopping mall at Barrhead of all places!

What it would fetch in an antiques shop setting, I haven't a clue. It hasn't got the intricacy and acreage of brass of an old chemical balance or microscope but the box is nice.

Oh, and welcome!

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Looks almost too new to be old.

Unless it's my eyes there looks to be a circular stamp/logo on the lid.

I wonder why the gubbins is fitted anti-convention?

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Agreed- somehow it doesn't seem authentically period, though that doesn't mean that it wouldn't be of use. As said, not of great value but some'll give a few bob for it,

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Perhaps a restorer refitted the 'gubbins' upside down although the label suggests somewhere along the way someone knew something about its use. Peter.
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Perhaps a restorer refitted the 'gubbins' upside down
That might be difficult given the positioning of the screws.
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Looks almost too new to be old.

Unless it's my eyes there looks to be a circular stamp/logo on the lid.

I wonder why the gubbins is fitted anti-convention?

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Yes. Looks like G17 and then a 2 in the centre ?

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Old 10th May 2021, 9:07 pm   #8
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Worth a fiver as part of an enthusiasts display, if I came across one I would spend said sum.
 
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Could make a nice “period” Crystal set out of that. At least that is what I would do....
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...and note that no-one makes boxes that well any more! decent wood, probably good joints and a 'hinge for life'.

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...and note that no-one makes boxes that well any more!
Oh? David G4EBT of this very forum?

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Thanks for all your replies, any idea of what this is
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Old 11th May 2021, 12:01 pm   #13
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I also have a AR 5001D unboxed, used condition but clean, just the unit itself & power cable, not sure of the value of this if anybody can help, maybe not quite vintage but I have no idea realy what it is & would appreciate any input.
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Looks like a Resistance Box; a set of precision resistors that were used for comparison tests. If you connect a modern DVM on resistance range between the two bars at the front you should see a reading close to zero ohms, removing the "5" plug should then show 5 ohms etc.
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Post office box, or Wheatstone bridge, used with a Galvanometer to measure resistance.
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Old 11th May 2021, 12:20 pm   #16
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Again thanks for your replies, it’s all new knowledge to me
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Old 12th May 2021, 7:48 pm   #17
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Post 10 & 11 I was yearning for a time when such quality was commercially available David, but point taken-admittedly i had forgotten David's creations.
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The AR5001 could be worth a nice sum if it's working. Have a search on EPay and you might find what others are expecting them to sell for - that might give you a guide but don't take it as gospel! If you are interested in Ham radio or SWLing you may want to keep it - AOR are not as good recently as they were 20-odd years ago as many reviewers will say. I had an AR2002 which just suddenly went deaf and there was no way I could find the reason - I sold it for a pittance locally to a guy whose 2002 had a dodgy display.
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